Florida Panthers to Visit White House for Stanley Cup Victory Ceremony
The Florida Panthers are set to visit the White House for the second year in a row to be honored by President Trump for their 2025 Stanley Cup victory. The ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the East Room and will be open to pre-credentialed media. The Panthers secured the Stanley Cup on June 17 by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games.
This event comes amidst a busy schedule for the Panthers, who will fly to Washington for the ceremony before heading to Raleigh for a game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday and then returning to D.C. for a game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Last year's visit included a ceremony in the East Room where owner Vinnie Viola and captain Aleksander Barkov presented customized jerseys and a gold stick to President Trump. Similar presentations are expected this year as the Panthers bring the Stanley Cup back to the White House.
Team members were proud and grateful following last year's visit, describing it as a significant honor. CBS12 News will provide updates from the White House as the Panthers celebrate their recent championship win.